MEnergy Kawasaki has just announced a brand new lineup featuring multiple American champion Chase Sexton (26). Sexton will be joined on the 450 team by Garrett Marchbanks,
Sexton enters the new chapter of his career with an impressive 30 wins in the 450 class (supercross and motocross combined), including eight victories in 2025.
With starting number 4 he wants to immediately make his mark at Monster Energy Kawasaki. In addition to the 2023 450SX and 2024 Pro Motocross titles, the ex-Red Bull KTM rider also won two regional 250SX (East) championships.
His teammate Marchbanks moves up to the 450 class and the Kawasaki KX450SR after a strong 2025 season that saw him finish third in the 250 Pro Motocross Championship.
Chase Sexton: "Joining Monster Energy Kawasaki is a fantastic opportunity. The team offers me everything I need to win. This is the next step in my quest for championships."
Garrett Marchbanks"I'm super excited to be riding full-time in the 450 class with Monster Energy Kawasaki. This is a dream opportunity. Kawasaki has always been like family to me, and I can't wait to show what I can do."
And Fahie, Senior Manager Kawasaki Racing: “We are very confident in our 2026 lineup. Both Chase and Garrett are determined and focused, and together they make a strong duo for the SMX season.”
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